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SW08 XCH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,239 mi
Last recorded137,239 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 XCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 137,239 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel running down engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes above chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded At calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded At calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 131,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 131,593 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 125,327 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank guard/support corroded

Fail 9 May 2023 125,323 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank guard/support corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 118,764 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 118,752 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/55/18 109y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 109,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of both front to rear brake pipes corroded at nearside wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank cradle corroded

Pass 7 May 2020 104,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wishbone (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wishbone (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2020 104,146 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link broken off (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wishbone (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wishbone (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

chassis rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 89,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,236 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,995 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 60,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 50,856 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 42,387 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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SW08 XCH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW08 XCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SW08 XCH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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